Nike Kobe 9 NSW Lifestyle “Year of the Horse” – A First Look

With NBA All Star Weekend coming up next month in New Orleans, Louisiana, one of our many hopes for the exciting time is seeing one Kobe Bryant in action. Now, it may be a long shot so our fingers remained crossed but if he does make an appearance, we hope he’s rockin’ the Nike Kobe 9. Moreover, if he’s not taking part in the game and just participating as a spectator, maybe Bean will break out these, the Kobe 9 NSW Lifestyle “Year of the Horse.”

Easily one of the best new silhouettes we’ve seen this year, the Nike Kobe 9 Lifestyle “Year of the Horse” takes cues from a wide range of sources to create an aesthetic all its own. Borrowing from “Galaxy” inspired All Star footwear from years past and Air Yeezy 2 construction, vibrant red lining blends with the Kobe logo on the tongue and a lux black base. A speckled midsole rest just above a glow-in-the-dark outer while the heel counter mimics the Air Yeezy 2. Tonal laces finish the look of this impressive lifestyle iteration o the Kobe 9. Let us know your thoughts below.